BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M

075 – Trapped Souls

LUCY.

Tears trickled down my face as I tried to keep myself together. It was agonizing to see Adan chained and punished, but it was torture to hear his pleas. I hope one day he will forgive me for doing this to

him.

A loud crashing sound, like bricks exploding, erupted in the air as metals and chains clattered as they were dragged on the floor. And I knew Adan had broken free. My gaze darted to my father, who was left stunned in his place.

Adan was soon on my back, his chained arms coiling around my body as he

hugged me tightly.

My father hissed, his eyes blazing red, as

he stood up from his throne, but I was

faster. I let fire engulf my whole body, including Adan. I knew my father had the possibility of penetrating my fire, but I was thankful that Lucius held his arm to

block him from reaching us.

If anything, it caused Father to pause and just stare at me, his chest heaving as I continued to sob and let myself be lost in Adan’s touch while Patrea continued her

chant.

“Lucy… Stop her. We can win this

together.” Adan mumbled against my

skin, his mouth kissing the skin of my

neck.

I let the fire make a gurgling sound to keep the others outside from hearing our

conversation.

“I love you, Adan. I need you to trust me. I promise I will come back for you.”

“I don’t want you out of my head.”

075 Trapped Souls

“Adan…” I wanted to tell him it would just be temporary until I got my act together, but I felt something digging into my neck. “Adan…”

A soft gasp left my throat, but I stopped. myself from creating more noise as his fangs sunk deeper, piercing my soft spot.

He was marking me.

I had no idea how he was able to let his fangs out, but it might have something to do with why his aura became strong.

My hands flew to his forearms, which were still gripping my body tightly as I held on to him for support because my knees were buckling but my mate wasn’t stopping.

It was painful and exhilarating. Despite the situation we were in, I couldn’t help but revel in the way his teeth were digging into my skin. I was so lost at the

moment when, all of a sudden, Adan’s hold on me loosened as his body dropped to the ground just beside my feet. With my fire still enveloping us, I cleaned the blood from my neck and covered his mark with my hair before wiping the blood off his lips. His fangs retracted as his chest. rose and fell as if he were just sleeping.

I lowered the flame that was embracing us until it completely extinguished. Lucien immediately rushed forward to

check on me.

“What have you done?” He hissed, his jaw tightening as he threw me a furious

look.

“I just protected him from your wrath. He just wanted to hug me.” I told him in a cold voice, with my eyes blazing red before I turned my full attention to Patrea. “Were you able to do it?”

She nodded her head.

“I will send Stone back to his territory.” My father spoke, but before he could do anything, I spun my body around and

held his wrist.

“Not too fast. I want Patrea out of here

too!”

“What?” Both my father and Lucius. exclaimed at the same time.

Father hissed at Lucius before he turned

his attention to me. “And why would I do

that?”

her go, void the contract, and

“I’m not stupid.”

eyes squinted and a dagger flew past him, stopping in front of my chest. “I’m ready to

Lucija! If you want

have let me kill

we can be together. I have nothing anymore.” I let the flying dagger pierce my skin, and although I was wearing black, blood could be seen soaking

roared, and

tears fall from my eyes before I darted my gaze at Adan’s. He was unconscious, but blood appeared

chest.

little more push, father, and you will lose

dagger will not kill

can try, rip my heart to pieces if

to ”

me something

Patrea

do this.

paled.

to trap a soul as beautiful as yours.” Patrea and I kept staring at each other, both

her back to the human

dagger moved back an inch as I let out a sigh. “The contract, Father. The one you sign with your blood. I want

hissed as his horns protruded from his head, and I knew he was letting his demon aura

dagger moved forward again, but just enough to touch my skin. Soon enough, an old-looking

the contract,

“Yes…”

Let Patrea

will pay for

than I

Patrea, but he wasn’t doing anything to the contract –

and summoned fire before extending it directly under the contract. Soon, my fire engulfed it slowly, burning the paper as a rumble formed on my

and

a few seconds, the paper was gone, Patrea’s body jolted as if somebody had shaken her before she began gasping

air.

hanging in the air dropped on the floor while my heart thudded loudly. I began to panic, terrified that Patrea was about to collapse, but she raised her hand as if

I’m ready to leave this realm.” Tears trickled down her face as she

at me.

an understanding-a reminder of what transpired

it. Now if we could only

succeed with

stay away from me, Patrea!

you

her.

the same naive girl that you lured with your charm, Lucien. I knew better now. Cross my path, and

of me!” He yelled at her as he moved forward as if he

belong

a calm manner, his eyes not leaving Lucien’s, as if he were making sure he would

Patrea or me.

where your

you. That’s why they need to go. Soon, the gods would smell their souls, and they would know that they didn’t belong

would

glared at Lucius before he looked back

transport yourself.”

waste any more time

Adan

adjusted her position, letting

I’m ready.”

off the tears that were falling. “You will not

again.”

and if I find out that Patrea lied to me, I

with any of

asked!” Patrea snapped at him. “Now let me out of this

say anything, and with

front of me.

taking my

him. 2

shoulders slumped, and

moved away

our father to conclude that he

Adan and Patrea.” I

Lucien instead.

trust

have any reason to trust

shoulders as he let the hologram appear before

quivered, wanting a sob to escape my throat, but I stopped it as I stared at Adan’s naked body, coiled in the middle. of the entrance hall. He was

unconscious.

him while they checked his wounds. Even Grand Alpha Aurelius and

soon. Check all the rooms of the packhouse.” I read those words from Alpha Aurelius’ lips, and Collin began giving instructions to the

stop just kept coming.